The Best Things...

Warning: this post contains very random thoughts.

They say that the best things in life happen when you least expect it. I'm finally starting to believe it.

If I told you the last few months haven't been a struggle at the very least, I'd be lying like a rug. I've done a lot of thinking and spending time trying to figure things out. Aka, wasting my time. Here's what I've concluded...

...the best things in life happen when you least expect it. But then again, so do the worst things. Example: deaths, unemployment...see, here I go thinking too much again.

...challenges in life make us better people.

...being optimistic isn't easy but it sure can make life a lot happier.

...I've been working almost ten years. Ten years! I'm extremely thankful for this because I've become so independent and proud because everything I have, I earned it on my own. This September will mark ten years of being employed, and four years with my current company. Only +/-40 years until retirement.

...I've watched someone die. I've been close to seeing someone be born. These are two very unexplainable experiences. To watch my great grandma take her last breath was so hard, but so good at the same time. She knew I was there, and I know she's in Heaven with her boys, not suffering anymore.

...life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it. Okay, so maybe Ferris helped me on that one, but it's true. You want proof? I graduated high school almost seven years ago, and college almost two years ago. I've lived in my house for a year and four months. Taysen James turned TWO last week. I'll have two years in my current position in June. And, I'll be 26 in October [golden birthday even!]

...I can no longer eat what I want, when I want, and not gain a pound. I will be going back to Fighterbody to get my ass kicked next week because of this.

...you need to put yourself first in many situations. You can't feel guilty or sacrifice your own happiness. Don't get me wrong, I love to do things for others, but there sometimes comes a point where you just need to say "no" and follow your heart.

...the sun will come out tomorrow and the grass isn't always greener on the other side.